Big Rapids Public Schools - Educating Our Future

Embracing the festive spirit at BRPS!

🙌 THANKFUL THURSDAY 🙌 We are so appreciative of the support of our community! Here's just one reason why: Last week, Middle School Principal, Josh Bull, dedicated our new BRMS gymnasium scoreboards saying, "These new scoreboards replaced the 50-year-old scoreboards that were previously there. This project was made possible by the partnership with Isabella Bank and our Middle School PTO." Thank you to all those involved in completing this project!

Shout out to Mr. Hovey's Industrial Arts students who made and delivered this work table to Central Office. We couldn't be happier or more impressed with the craftsmanship and laser cut BR design! Thank you Nick, Kaleb, and Cole!

Congrats to 5th and 6th Grade Robotics at BRMS! This weekend we had two teams compete in the Regional Robotics Event and our two teams placed 5th and 1st place overall! The Robo Red Birds will now go on to compete in the State tournament! Way to teams!

Here's the reveal of the student that nominated Mr Klein! Keep making a difference TJ! https://www.9and10news.com/2023/11/07/excellence-in-education-tj-klein-from-big-rapids-high-school/

Bus 10 will not be running the morning or afternoon route Thursday, October 19th, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Mrs. Lukas' 7th grade technology class competed in a BR logo competition. All students voted and the winner was Brody Selzer! Congratulations, Brody! We love your BR logo!

Join the BR Family! Take the first step towards a BRighter future by visiting: www.brps.org/jobs

October is National Principal Month. We are so grateful to have such dedicated and committed principals at BRPS. We are excited to celebrate YOU this month!

Enjoy an evening of entertainment from our award-winning BRHS Theatrical Arts Department as they present The Wizard of Oz! Shows will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights starting on November 9th. Tickets are available at: https://brhsdrama.ludus.com/index.php

It was recently announced that Big Rapids High School was awarded with a U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools in the Nation! Check out the details here: https://bigrapidsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1233374

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend, BR! (There will be no school on Friday or Monday)

Let's have a great year, BR! Thursday - 11:30 am dismissal Friday - full day

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications (like snow days), right from your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/40iFFcf Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3zeCM0j

What a great message from guest speaker, David Rendall, at our opening day professional development. Thanks for the laughs and the inspiring message, David! Let's have a great year, BRPS!

**BRPS Families that need busing*** Beat the rush and call our Transportation Department to set up busing for your student today! (231) 796-5406 M-F, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Ask for James

The BRPS Facilities & Grounds Department was recognized at last night's Board Meeting for their efforts and dedication in preparing for the 2023-24 school year. Director, Brian Akey, acknowledged the administration and the Board for providing the department with the much-needed additional resources required to complete all the building upgrades. The existing staff led the charge with the assistance of some district para-pros, teachers, and food service workers. Together, the team was able to accomplish the upgrades and repairs on all school buildings, including an additional building for the 2023-24 year, Eastwood Elementary. Mr. Akey commended the team for coming together and for all they accomplished. Additionally, he made a point to recognize that each team member took great pride in their work and that it shows in the details of each building that were not overlooked. We are proud of our Facilities and Grounds team! Your Cardinal Pride shines through!!

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Big Rapids Public Schools! It's everything Big Rapids Public Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/40iFFcf Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3zeCM0j

“Cardinal Crazies” packages are here for the 2023 school year! Please read the following information if you would like to order: Our Online Apparel Store for Big Rapids Spirit Pack 2023 can be found by going to: http://teamchaser.com/ - Click the TEAM SALES tab in the upper left hand corner - Put in the sales code:  BRSPIRIT2023 - Click on the picture and the order form will come up on the right side of the screen PLEASE NOTE: Anyone can purchase the “Cardinal Crazies” gear! However, high school students will also receive a key tag that will get them into all home events FREE of charge (excluding MHSAA events). NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES so please make sure you carefully select the appropriate sizes. Our store will expire Wednesday, August 16 th at 11:59 pm. NO later orders will be accepted. Packages will be delivered to the BRPS approx. 2 weeks after our store closes. They will be distributed by school staff. Thank you, Dawn Thompson BRHS Athletic Director

The BRPS Sports Boosters will be hosting a Cardinal Lock-In! The goal of this message is to share with you some details so you and your student can help us make a difference. Why - The BRPS Sports Boosters is trying to coordinate one large fundraiser to help supplement the needs and wants of the BRPS Athletic Department. Last year we spent over $30,000 on our student-athletes! How - We will be using the same platform as the elementary school’s Move-A-Thon and the Middle School’s Foam Frenzy. Register by using the QR code or link below. If your student has participated in a Get Movin’ Crew event before you do not have to create a new login. It will prompt you with what to do if you are a return user. If you and your student both register the accounts can be linked. Who - The entire BRHS student body is welcome to the Cardinal Lock-In. This event is NOT just for athletes. All participants will have to have at least one donation to get into the Lock-In event. We encourage all students to be registered before the event, but donations will be taken at the door. When - The fundraising starts August 7th and goes to August 25th at midnight. The Lock-In event will be on August 26th. Time - 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Make a plan for rides home! Where - The Big Rapids High School - Cardinal Stadium. (Inclement weather plan is in the High School). More Details in no particular order - 1. There will be corn hole, dodgeball, and whiffle ball tournaments. Sign-ups will be released prior to the event. 2. If your student leaves the event they will not be allowed to come back into the stadium. 3. No outside food or drink, sleeping bags, or blankets will be allowed in the stadium. We will have the concession stand up and running. There will be water provided at no charge. Each student will be given a free slice of pizza. 4. There will be incentives to participate in this fundraising event. Please keep in mind that due to NCAA rules, we are restricted by the dollar amount given to a student-athlete. All incentives will be given out at the Lock-In event. Incentives will be released at a later date. If you have any questions about our event or would like to donate or help please reach out to any one of us. We will be happy to answer any of your questions. We are an excited group of volunteers looking to help make a difference at BRHS! Emily Coles 231-872-0005, BRPSSportsBoosters@gmail.com Tony Foster Kelly Dubowski Dawn Thompson Athletic Director, dthompso@BRPS.org https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=629a1be4d86d9